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Vacancy: Student Staff Roles at CU Scarborough
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Would you like a flexible, part-time role to fit around your studies? Fancy working for Your Students’ Union to help make a difference for students at CU Scarborough? Then apply for one of our brand-new Campus Rep roles!

 
Jess's Top Tips for Living in Student Accommodation
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Jess, Your Campus Officer, shares her five top tips for students living in student accommodation!

 
It's Speak Week!
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This week is Speak Week - and we want to hear from you!

 
Meet Your New Campus Officer, Jess!
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Your Campus Officer for 2024-2025 is Jess Farr. Here she introduces herself and her role, and what she'll be working on this year to help improve your university experience!

 
Campus Officer Update - Block 5
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Find out what Your Campus Officer Michael has been up to during Block 5!

 
Let's Talk Scarborough
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How do you think £20 million should be spent in Scarborough over the next decade?

 
Campus Officer Update - Block 4
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Find out what your CU Scarborough Campus Officer has been up to during Block 4!

 
SU Awards Scarborough: The Winners!
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Find out who won at this year's Scarborough SU Awards!

 
September Welcome 2023: What to Expect!
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So, you’re joining CU Scarborough this September? Or perhaps you’re headed back for another block of study? Whether you’re brand-new or an old hand, we’ve got a whole range of events and activities to help you settle in, make friends, and get involved!

 
Does my student mind matter?
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CU Scarborough Campus Officer Michael Kendall shines a light on student mental health.

 
Register to Vote: York & North Yorkshire Mayoral Election
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The election for the first York and North Yorkshire Mayor will take place on Thursday 2 May 2024. In order to vote in the election, you must have registered to vote by Tuesday 16 April!

 
Temporary Closure of Campus
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The CU Scarborough campus will be closed on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 March.

 
Meet Your New Campus Officer, Michael!
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Hello all, I’m Michael, a BSc Applied Psychology Student and your new Campus Officer!

 
Goodbye from Emmanuella!
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Hi everyone, it’s Emma and this is going to be my last Campus Officer update as I have now officially finished my studies and my time as Officer!

 
LGBT+ History Month: Yorkshire's Queer History
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Yorkshire, a region known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance, also boasts a rich tapestry of queer history that often remains hidden beneath the surface. In honour of LGBT+ History Month, I wanted to delve into the diverse stories and milestones that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community in Yorkshire over the years.

 
Student Parents/Carers, Have Your Say!
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Your Students' Union in Scarborough is running a survey about the experience of students who are parents or carers, with the aim of finding ways we can help improve the student experience. Fill out the survey today!

 
Ten More Top Tips for International Students from Emmanuella
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Last week, Campus Officer Emmanuella shared ten top tips for international students coming to study at CU Scarborough. Today she's got ten more!

 
Ten Top Tips for International Students from Emmanuella
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Leaving home can be quite difficult let alone leaving to a new country! Here are ten top tips to help international students both new and old to assimilate to student life In Scarborough, from your Campus Officer Emmanuella.

 
Your SU Holiday Availability - Scarborough
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Find out when and how to access Your SU during the winter break.

 
Free hot water for students after 4pm
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Following student campaigning, hot water will now be provided to students throughout campus opening hours free of charge.

 
Nursing Students: Have Your Say!
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Calling all CU Scarborough Nursing students! You’re invited to attend the upcoming Your Course Conversation meeting. Here you can share your feedback with University staff and Students’ Union Reps, work resolve anything that’s not working for you about your course, and encourage more of what is!

 
Campus Officer Update - Block 1
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Find out what your CU Scarborough Campus Officer has been up to during Block 1 this year!

 
Got an Idea? Visit an Ideas Drop-In!
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Got an idea for something you'd like to see, do, or change at CU Scarborough? Share it with us at our new Ideas Drop-In sessions and we'll try to make it happen!

 
Represent CU Scarborough: By-Elections are Here!
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Would you like to represent CU Scarborough - potentially on a national stage - and earn a wage while you do it? This autumn Your SU is running a set of by-elections and there are some really exciting roles up for grabs for CU Scarborough students. Read on to find out more!

 
Campus Officer Update - Block 2
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Find out what your CU Scarborough Campus Officer has been up to during Block 2!

 
Sunflower Lanyards Now Available from Your SU
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Sunflower lanyards are a tool allowing individuals to voluntarily share that they have a hidden disability, and therefore might need extra help. Your SU has a limited number of lanyards available for free for students with hidden disabilities.

 
Course Reps: Join the Team!
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Joining the Course Rep team is one of the easiest ways to meet other people, gain new skills, and make a difference on campus. Read on to find out what it's all about and how to join the team! Already know you're interested? Scroll to the bottom of the article to sign up!

 
Let's Talk Money
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Share your views with North Yorkshire Council to help shape the council’s budget!

 
Your Vision for Scarborough: Have Your Say
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The Scarborough Town Centre team are developing the future strategy for Scarborough. They want to work with residents in Scarborough to develop an ambitious and visionary action plan for the town centre - and they want your views on what that looks like!

 
Meet Your New Campus Officer, Emmanuella!
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Your Campus Officer for 2023-2024 is Emmanuella Akatah. Here she introduces herself and her role, and what she'll be working on this year to help improve your university experience!

 
Scarborough Lights 2023
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Scarborough Lights will see the whole town sparkle and shine from 15 November through to 23 December, with many free light displays to enjoy!

 
Goodbye from Your Campus Officer, Michael!
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Outgoing CU Scarborough Campus Officer Michael shares his highlights, challenges, and feelings as he ends his time in office.

 
West Pier Regeneration: Have Your Say
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North Yorkshire Council is asking for your thoughts and opinions on the plans to regenerate Scarborough's West Pier!

 
North Yorkshire Council
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In April 2023, the eight borough and district councils in North Yorkshire were replaced with one singular council, now called North Yorkshire Council.

 
Campus Officer Update - Blocks 3 & 4
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Find out what your CU Scarborough Campus Officer has been up to during Blocks 3 & 4 this year!

 
Rep Awards - CU Scarborough
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We celebrated our amazing team of Course Reps at CU Scarborough with a chilled celebration and awards evening.

 
I Love My Staff - CU Scarborough
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Our annual I Love My Staff Awards provide an opportunity for students to recognise university staff members who have made an outstanding contribution to the student experience.

 
CU Scarborough Hoodies Now Available from Your SU!

After Course Reps came to us reporting that students would like to be able to purchase a CU Scarborough hoody, we got to work to see what could be possible. We’re thrilled to announce that a very small number of CU Scarborough hoodies are now available to purchase from Your Students’ Union!

 
Free Period Products Now Available on Campus!
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Following student feedback and as part of our work supporting members through the ongoing cost of living increases, Your Students’ Union is working with the University to trial offering free period products on campus.

 
Your SU Vue - Episode 2 Now Live
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Watch the second instalment of Your SU Vue, the Student Media Team's block-by-block showcase!

 
You Said, We Did: Taking Action on Cost of Living
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This block we want to show you how your feedback is making a difference. You told us you wanted us to take action around cost of living increases - here's what we're doing about that.

 
The Importance of Reaching Out - World Mental Health Day
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Being a student isn't easy, but there's always help out there. On World Mental Health Day, CU Scarborough Campus Officer writes about the importance of reaching out whenever you need support.

 
Tell Us What You Think: Welfare and Disability Support at CU Scarborough
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We're running a short survey about the welfare and disabilities services at CU Scarborough. This is your chance to help shape and improve the support available to you!

 
Your SU Vue - Episode 1 Now Live
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Watch the first release by the Your SU Media Team in Scarborough here!

 
Black History Month at CU Scarborough
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From film nights and music to virtual webinars, see how we're marking Black History Month 2022 at CU Scarborough.

 
 

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